Sargent Park

Des Moines Iowa Parks , Des Moines Iowa Picnic Areas , Des Moines Iowa Playgrounds , Des Moines Iowa Trails

Sargent Park is a large neighborhood park located in Des Moines, Iowa on the banks of Four Mile Creek. One of the more unique features of this park is the fact that it is home to the first natural playscape in the City of Des Moines. This natural playground has a hollow tree climb, a climbing rock, a sand box, a sundial, and many other fascinating surprises. Aside from the playground the park also has an open air picnic shelter, a paved multipurpose trail, and more.

This was RecPlanet place of the day on August 24, 2016.

When visiting any park in Des Moines, Iowa please respect the rules. 

*Conducting any organized event in any city park requires that one obtain special permission from the city. *Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden in any city park. 

*All burning is restricted to BBQ grills. 

*Please respect all park property including buildings, fences, animals, and plants. 

*For the safety of other park users, all glass objects are prohibited. 

*No littering, please place all trash in proper containers, they are there for a reason. Please help keep Des Moines City Parks clean. 

 *All parks open at 6 a.m. and close 30 minutes past dusk. 

*The following activities are only allowed in designated areas; boating, flying remote-controlled aircraft, golfing, swimming. 

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Iowa, and United States statutes. Be safe and have fun!